August 2, 2007
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I'm a Dummy
I found out three things today.
When I took my antibiotic this morning, it seemed there were a lot of pills left. The quantity I received was 20 pills, six days ago, and I was supposed to take two pills a day. BUT, when I counted the pills, I had 14 left. Uh, oh! I realized, I had taken a prescription decongestant (similar in size & shape) instead of the antibiotic! The bottles were next to each other and I guess I took only 6 antibiotics instead of the 11 that should have been in me. . .
The #1 reason why I'm not well, yet - I'm a dummy.
Then, when I went to the doctor this afternoon (and sheepishly admitted to my stupidity), she said I had severe bronchitis and was on the verge of going into pneumonia, and the antibiotic I had been taking (albeit, only six of them!) wasn't good at fighting lung infections . . .
The #2 reason why I'm not well, yet - wrong type of antibiotic.
She renewed my asthma inhaler prescription; gave me Prednisone for my inflamed sinuses, bronchial tubes, and lungs; and (best of all) samples of a different antibiotic that specifically works for lung and sinus infections. Words can't describe how grateful I am for the samples. The last time (May 2006) I was this sick, the doctor called in these same antibiotics and it cost $139.00 for ten pills! These ten were free, whew!
The doctor I saw today told me I have to be sure to drink lots of water and "STAY DOWN!" . . .
The #3 reason why I'm not well, yet - I guess "down" means "down."
I'm staying "down" as much as I can, and I'm really hoping my high dollar antibiotic samples work quickly. The last time I took this brand, I experienced a huge difference within 24 hours and I'm praying for the same results.
Tonight's dinner will be leftovers (again!!!) and that's as "down" as I can stay with 3 daughters and my husband working late.
I can't believe I took the wrong pills. I've always wondered how people make mistakes with medicine and now I rank as #1 in medicine mix-ups.
I feel like such a dummy.
Comments (3)
I'm hoping the new antibiotics will work quickly for you - and that you can get some serious rest this week! Praying for you~
Sweet friend, you're sick. It sounds as though you're very sick. No wonder things are a little kaddywhompus. I hope your new super-powered pills help you fight this thing lickety split. Pneumonia is no joke at our stage of the game.
Love you,
Lori
I don't do well with the "down" thing either. I had a minor surgery a couple of years ago and thought it would be fine to go to the gym the next day. I went, but I don't think it was the smartest thing I ever did. I sure hope you are better soon. I'll let you know the next time I'm in OKC, but maybe you'll get a chance to visit there before that. If you do, let me know and I will tell you what my daughter looks like and maybe you can at least meet her. Take good care of yourself.
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